# US state Republican gas tax holiday proposals

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-state-republican-gas-tax-holiday-proposals
> Updated: 2026-10-07T08:30:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Republican leaders in Connecticut and Virginia have proposed temporary suspensions of state gasoline and diesel taxes to mitigate rising fuel costs for motorists, farmers, and the transportation industry.

In Connecticut, House and Senate Minority Leaders requested a three-month tax holiday through the end of the year, citing high average prices for gasoline and diesel. In Virginia, Republican legislators and industry stakeholders urged Governor Abigail Spanberger to convene a special session for a 90-day suspension. Virginia proponents argued that the state could absorb the estimated $410 million revenue loss by utilizing higher-than-expected tax collections, with plans to replenish road maintenance funds during the regular legislative session in January. The Virginia Governor’s office indicated it is assessing options, while attributing fuel price volatility to international military actions.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Virginia Republicans urge gas tax holiday to combat high fuel prices

Virginia Republicans are urging Governor Abigail Spanberger to call a special session to suspend state gas and diesel taxes for 90 days to combat rising fuel prices.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virginia-republicans-urge-gas-tax-holiday-to-combat-high-fuel-prices

### 2026-09-30: Connecticut Republicans propose three-month gas tax holiday

Connecticut Republicans have proposed a three-month suspension of state gasoline and diesel taxes to help residents manage rising fuel costs.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/connecticut-republicans-propose-three-month-gas-tax-holiday

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